Informal Family Carers Generic Programme
Course Outline
This is a course aimed at the family members of a person who has a learning disability, both moderate and severe. It is designed specifically for the people who are significant in that person’s life.
It is a course of 6 sessions offering a range of modules, including non-aversive approach to managing challenging behaviour, reactive strategies and mental health issues.
It is very important that you attend every session.
- Time:
The sessions are held on Tuesdays between 10am and 1pm, starting 8th January 2008. - Venue:
Birmingham Carers Centre
130 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 3AP
Programme for January & February 2008
Module 1 - Introduction to modules and Causes of Challenging Behaviour and debriefing
Summary: Looking into a number of issues that can effect behaviours and the attitude and beliefs of those involved. Also, the importance of talking and supporting each other.
Date: 8th January
Speaker: Ben Foley & Steve Gorman
Module 2 - Reactive Strategies for Managing Behaviours
Summary: How to design strategies for when behaviours occur.
Date: 15th January
Speaker: Steve Gorman
Module 3 - Delegates issues, Human Rights consent and the Law
Summary: An introduction to individuals rights and issues surrounding consent to treatment and the Law.
Date: 22nd January
Speaker: Sandra Gough
Module 4 - Communications and Sensory Planning
Summary: Introduction to Understanding in the communication procress.
Date: 29th January
Speaker: Rachel Mackinlay & Karen Bamford
Module 5 - Physical Interventions and safety for challenging situations (optional – to be discussed)
Summary: Techniques to deal with hand, hair grabs and biting.
Date: 5th February
Speaker: Geoff McDonald
Module 6 - Mental Health and Challenging Behaviour
Summary: What is mental health and what are the behaviours that can arise?
Date: 12th February
Speaker: Lisa Wilcox & Kate Morris
If you require further information please contact Ben Foley on 0121 627 8688 or email him at ben.foley@sbpct.nhs.uk
